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About marysigmond

After four generations in Chicago, a big city transplant to the "wild west" of western South Dakota in 2004. Mom, domestic goddess, CEO of my world and fond of musing about what is becoming the second half of my life. It's a big old goofy world.

Heavenly Peace

Posted on December 15, 2011 by marysigmond

Christmases in my childhood were pretty much non events. Yes,  I got the toys I wanted and never received a lump of coal. Though it should be said that one or two lumps were probably merited. I realize that I … Continue reading →

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Perspectives

Posted on November 25, 2011 by marysigmond

I am sitting in my office on the occasion of my 53rd birthday; still puzzled by who put that monster number beside my curriculum vitae.   This, especially so after the occasion of our recent high school reunion where we … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Two Georges

Posted on November 23, 2011 by marysigmond

Some time before he died at the ripe old age of 100, the great comedian and actor and vaudevillian, George Burns, recorded a song titled “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again.” Not me!!  At least not most of the time. … Continue reading →

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Adventures of the “Yalie Stalker”

Posted on October 19, 2011 by marysigmond

My husband went to Yale University.  Having attended every reunion since we married in 1989, it is an amazing place.  Yes, the campus is wonderful in an old world ivy kind of way.  But it is the classmates I have … Continue reading →

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Refereeing Life’s Lessons

Posted on July 12, 2011 by marysigmond

I think one of the hardest things to learn as a parent is when to stand back and allow life, not me, to be the teacher.  Harder if you are a recovering control freak as I am. I had a … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Dress Up

Posted on March 24, 2011 by marysigmond

“The thing that differentiates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize”. – Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias. (A total chick flick of unparalleled magnitude.) Over the years, I have accumulated a lot of costume jewelry, especially after my … Continue reading →

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They Are Everywhere

Posted on February 22, 2011 by marysigmond

Just in case you think I live in a high plains paradise, I need to point out one thing. They are everywhere, even here. Helicopter parents are perceived to be an urban phenomena.  Not true. In this town, there is … Continue reading →

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The Culture of Waving

Posted on February 21, 2011 by marysigmond

When I was first out on my own and began driving to work each day, there were instances where I would see the same cars periodically.  One guy would see me in my car and wave each time.  I dubbed … Continue reading →

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A Series of Blinks

Posted on February 16, 2011 by marysigmond

I have a great office.  It affords a wonderful view of the draw below us and the mountain we adjoin.  I love looking out as I ponder the meaning of life. It keeps me from addressing the interior, which is … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on January 29, 2011 by marysigmond

There are two kinds of people in this world: who you were before and who you are after. I love Chicago. My great grandfather, Timothy Ryan, moved there in 1880. He proceeded to marry a miner’s daughter and have nine … Continue reading →

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